impactful
adjective
im·pact·ful
im-ˈpakt-fəl 
ˈim-ˌpakt-fəl
ˈim-ˌpakt-fəl
: having a forceful impact : producing a marked impression
impactful song lyrics
impactful humanitarian efforts
Fashion loves a big expansive gesture, but a small one can be pretty impactful, too.—
Mark Holgate
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an impactful story of love and redemption
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
All of those are important ingredients of being an impactful play-driver.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
So was recalling important, impactful, or regretful experiences from his childhood.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
It’s formulated with rosemary, mint, biotin, jojoba oil, and other essential oils for a fresh scent and impactful strengthening and growth.
—Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for impactful
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impactful. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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